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DefMunky

Post subject: Re: Good Japanese knife

Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 12:19 pm

Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:44 amPosts: 627

Jeff B wrote:I bought one that is 18x24, man it's a monster and I love it!

If I had the counter space I'd love a huge board like that. lol

Right now I'm making due with a "tiny" 18" x 16" that JUST fits the space I have for it.

millerb7

Post subject: Re: Good Japanese knife

Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 12:29 pm

Joined: Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:09 amPosts: 17

I have an island so I have the space. I'd like to get a bigger board at some point for sure. Maybe for my b-day in March.

Scott

Post subject: Re: Good Japanese knife

Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 4:17 pm

Joined: Mon Dec 09, 2013 12:12 pmPosts: 30Location: Chicago

Blake, about 3 weeks ago I let a friend test drive my new Kohetsu 240. About half an hour later I had to take the knife away from her because she cut every vegetable I had; the knife was like crack. So if you are going to allow your friends to use it make sure they bring their own produce with them.

If you wish to upgrade your cutting board check out Proteak's line. Teak is very tough, knife-friendly and naturally high in oily resins which helps the board resist moisture and dryness. Hence, why it was the go to wood for ship builders. You can check out "Equipment Reviews Best Cutting Boards" on UTUBE to learn more based upon an America's Test Kitchen review.

Enjoy your new knife.

Scott

Post subject: Re: Good Japanese knife

Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 4:19 pm

Joined: Mon Dec 09, 2013 12:12 pmPosts: 30Location: Chicago

Blake, about 3 weeks ago I let a friend test drive my new Kohetsu 240. About half an hour later I had to take the knife away from her because she cut every vegetable I had; the knife was like crack. So if you are going to allow your friends to use it make sure they bring their own produce with them.

If you wish to upgrade your cutting board check out Proteak's line. Teak is very tough, knife-friendly and naturally high in oily resins which helps the board resist moisture and dryness. Hence, why it was the go to wood for ship builders. You can check out "Equipment Reviews Best Cutting Boards" on UTUBE to learn more based upon an America's Test Kitchen review.

Enjoy your new knife.

toddnmd

Post subject: Re: Good Japanese knife

Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:27 pm

Joined: Mon Dec 03, 2012 1:18 pmPosts: 493

I've heard that teak has a higher concentration of silica than other woods, which can reduce edge retention. Anyone out there hear something else? (I think the pro-teak boards are absolutely beautiful, btw!)

Last edited by toddnmd on Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:40 pm, edited 1 time in total.

I've heard Teak is horrible for your knives.Teak has a high silica content and can be very hard on sharpened metal edges. Worse than Bamboo.

From the BoardSmith Web page:

What about exotic woods?

- Many are toxic and should be avoided. Woods like Teak contains silica which is highly abrasive to your knife edges. Also, avoid any spalted wood. Spalted wood contains a bacterium that is eating the wood and is toxic to humans. Steer clear of woods like red and white cedar. They contain oils that repel insects and if the insects won’t eat it, you shouldn’t be eating off of it.

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